How do I install and log in to the MediaLab app?

MediaLab desktop and mobile app downloads can be found on our downloads page.

Installing MediaLab for macOS

  1. Open the downloaded .dmg file
  2. Move MediaLab to your applications
  3. Right click > Open

Installing MediaLab for Windows

  1. Open the downloaded .exe file
  2. Right click > Open
  3. On Windows SmartScreen, click 'More info' > 'Run anyway'

Installing MediaLab for Linux

With .deb and graphical user interface

  1. Go to the downloaded .deb file
  2. Right click > Open With "Software Install"
  3. Click 'Install'

With .deb and command line

  1. Open terminal emulator
  2. Go to the folder that contains the downloaded .deb file
  3. Execute command after checking the version in .deb file
    sudo dpkg --install "medialab-connect_<version>_amd64.deb"

With AppImage and command line

  1. Open terminal emulator
  2. Go to the folder that contains the downloaded .AppImage file
  3. Execute commands after checking the version in .AppImage file
    chmod +x "MediaLab_Connect-<version>.AppImage"
    ./"MediaLab_Connect-<version>.AppImage"

How to log in to your MediaLab account?

  1. In your browser, log in to your Lab and navigate to Profile > API access
  2. Generate a new token
  3. Copy (and save) your token
  4. In the desktop app, enter your Lab url and paste your generated token